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Optimal Input Combination (Cost Minimization)
Optimal Input Combination (Cost Minimization)
The condition for minimizing input costs for a given output level
Q
0
Q_0
Q
0
. This occurs where the ratio of marginal products equals the ratio of input prices:
MP
L
w
=
MP
K
r
\frac{\text{MP}_L}{w} = \frac{\text{MP}_K}{r}
w
MP
L
=
r
MP
K
.